New DuraPlate® Dry Van

Introduced in 1996, Wabash National revolutionized the trailer industry with the invention of the composite plate trailer. They called it DuraPlate®, and it continues to be the gold standard in dry vans ever since. Designed for a wide range of freight hauls, our original composite plate trailer provides maximum cube capacity, exceptional durability, lightweight performance and resale values that are the very best in the industry.

Available Configurations

AXLES

DOORS

Durable & Spacious

DuraPlate® composite sidewalls are constructed of two high-strength, galvanized steel skins bonded to a high-density polyethylene core to provide structural stiffness, superior damage resistance, and maximum interior width so you can haul more freight per load. Only DuraPlate® panels are made in the USA and backed by a 10-year limited warranty.

Less Damage & More Uptime

The DuraPlate® dry van is designed to withstand your most abusive freight hauls. In the interior, anti-snag roof bows and recessed logistic posts are designed to minimize damage. The laminated oak floor system is more robust than other standard wood floors. Bolted base rail connections provide two times the shear strength of aluminum rivets to deliver a 20,000 lb. dynamic load rating – supporting heavier payloads, high-cycle loading and unloading, and longer floor life.

Longer Life & Higher Resale Value

No matter what your trade cycle, this trailer delivers value year after year. Every aspect of this trailer is designed to extend its useful life. From the high-strength oak floor system and sidewalls to damage-resistant doors that resist corrosion and come with an LED light package, our trailers are built to last. When it’s time to replace your equipment, these trailers deliver the highest resale values in the industry.

Multiple aerodynamic options, including Wabash National DuraPlate AeroSkirt®3, other brands of trailer skirts available

Scuff liners available in wood, steel, aluminum and plastic in various heights

Tire pressure monitoring systems and tire inflation systems

Upper ID/AUX stop light system

Vertical and horizontal interior logistics, riveted or bonded

Wide base tires

Trailer Financing in Four Steps

Application Process

Quick Approval

Sign Documents

Funding

Types of Financing

Our Team will help you determine which type of financing is best for your situation.
We will discuss the pro and cons for each solution so we can make an informed decision.

CAPITAL LEASE: A capital lease is an operating expense, which reduces taxes. It allows you to use the equipment over a set term. At the end of the term, you own the asset for a nominal fee. You may resell it at that point and you can also upgrade equipment at any time during the term.

CONDITIONAL SALES CONTRACT: A Loan helps you finance the total cost of the equipment. You own the equipment and your payments cover interest on the loan and reduce the loans principle. You claim tax deductions for the interest paid and on the annual amortization of the equipment.

OPERATING LEASES: An operating lease is a rental agreement giving you the right to use the equipment without ownership. This is an off balance structure and several options can be offered once you reach end of term.

CUSTOM SOLUTIONS: Once we understand your situation, we can develop a custom solution tailored to your needs.

A LOWER COST UPFRONT COULD COST YOU THOUSANDS OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS.

So, you’re shopping for a trailer and you found one that costs $300 dollars less. Sounds like a good deal, right? Not so fast: that decision could cost you $10,000 dollars over the lifecycle of your trailer. In fact, it’s highly likely that within the first year of ownership, you will spend 2 to 3 times more than what you saved on the initial cost of the trailer.

Why? Choosing a lower quality trailer means you’ll be spending more on maintenance and repairs when things go wrong. It also means less time on the road – eating into your profits. Click to see how Wabash trailers are designed to keep you on the road and save you money in the long run.